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Spanish Government Welcomes EU’s Consideration to Suspend Trade Agreement with Israel
The Government has expressed satisfaction with the European Union’s proposal for a “partial” suspension of the trade association agreement with Israel, though it had been advocating for a complete suspension for some time. On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen introduced this partial suspension to EU partners and suggested sanctions against extremist Israeli…
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Tickets Available for 4th Boektopia Book Festival at Kortrijk Xpo
Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Tickets are on sale for Boektopia 4th edition from October 25, 2025, to November 2, 2025, at Kortrijk Xpo featuring authors Tom Lanoye, Lara Taveire, Marc De Bel, Camille, and directed by Lore Vanaudenhove. As VRT News reported, tickets are now on sale for the 4th edition of Boektopia, the…
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Roman Abramovich Loses Legal Battle Against EU Sanctions
Sanctions against the former Chelsea FC owner are confirmed as “necessary and appropriate,” according to the EU’s top court.
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Divisions Among Dutch MEPs Over Pressure on EU Defense
STRASBOURG – The VVD, CDA, GroenLinks-PvdA, and D66 are in favor of the additional measures that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen considers essential, along with increased support for Ukraine. Conversely, BBB disagrees, asserting that defense does not fall under EU competence. This response follows von der Leyen’s annual address delivered on Wednesday in…
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Russia Condemns Israel’s Attack on Hamas Leaders in Doha
Moscow (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry condemned an Israel attack on Hamas members in Doha, and urged all parties to avoid actions that would escalate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Russia considers this incident a gross violation of international law and the UN Charter, an encroachment on the sovereignty and territorial integrity…
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La Cour de justice européenne considère que l’énergie nucléaire peut être écologique
Bruxelles a tenté d’attirer l’attention du président américain en proposant d’acheter plus de gaz américain, mais s’est heurtée à des obstacles bureaucratiques et à un manque d’intérêt.
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Veteran Cars Avoid the Scrap Heap – Are They ‘Vehicles of Significant Cultural Interest’?
Strasbourg – Owners of classic and muscle cars can relax as new EU regulations will not mandate scrapping these vehicles. The European Commission’s proposal on managing older cars has sparked debate for several years, with concerns previously raised about potential scrapping requirements. However, that concern has been alleviated as both the European Parliament and EU…


